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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.13, 425.16 and 197.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.13, 425.16 and 197.70 is: 272.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.13 : 425.16 = 197.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.13/425.16 = 197.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.13x = 425.16 × 197.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.13x = 84,054.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,054.13/308.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.79

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